July 2024
Antibiotic resistance patterns of Escherichia coli strains isolated from pig's (Sus scrofa domesticus) casings in Lomé, Togo
Optimal treatment and prudent use of antimicrobials for pigs is imperative to secure animal health and mostly prevent the development of critical resistance which can be transmitted to humans. An important step in this one-health context is to monitor resistance patterns of important animal pathogens. The aim of the study was to investigate the antibiotic resistance patterns of Escherichia coli strains in the intestinal...
September 2024
Physico-chemical and bacteriological characterisation of drinking water in cheap restaurants in Ivory Coast: Case of the municipality of Dimbokro
Street food plays a particularly important role in urban centers, where rapid urbanization and economic difficulties have led to an increase in restaurants. However, hygiene in these establishments is often problematic. This study aims to evaluate the quality of drinking water provided in the inexpensive restaurants of the city of Dimbokro. To achieve this, water samples were collected, resulting in a total of thirty...
September 2024
Prevalence of brucellosis in livestock intended for export and local slaughter in Bosaso, Somalia (2019-2020)
A cross-sectional seroprevalence study was conducted from February 2019 to June 2020 in Bossaso, Somalia at two livestock export quarantine stations and livestock markets. The research aimed to assess the seroprevalence and associated risk factors of brucellosis in sheep, goats, and cattle. A total of 1068 sera samples underwent screening for Brucella antibodies using the Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT). All positive...
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